Digital Specialist
Date: 2 Jun 2026
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
- Create captivating content, sharing the vibrant stories of our city locally and with the world.
- Lead the content strategy for Discover Auckland.
- 3 to 4 month fixed term contract with flexible working benefits.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is the economic and cultural agency of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. We are dedicated to enhancing our region's desirability as a place to live, work, visit, invest, and do business.
To support our Content & Channels team, we are seeking a Digital Specialist – Content. This role will primarily focus on delivering content for Discover Auckland, which exists to enhance the visitor experience for Aucklanders and visitors alike.
He kōrero mōu: About you
Ideally, you’ll be a digitally savvy content specialist, as in this role you will be multifaceted. You will lead and be responsible for the content delivery across the Discover Auckland platform; readily jumping from curating Top 10 lists and Must-See guides to SEO-powered, evergreen articles. You will also be the go-to for building webpages, enhancing digital experiences based on real-time data, and seeking ways to enhance and evolve the CMS.
Ultimately, you will curate content that increases brand awareness through engaging material and will support the product development roadmap to meet customer needs and commercial outcomes. Plus, you will work closely and collaboratively with business units and external suppliers to develop and implement the content strategy.
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Experience with writing, briefing and creating digital content that excites and drives high engagement.
- Experience with email marketing platforms, with proven knowledge of the full user journey from brief to send (Bonus for experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud).
- Experience in reviewing, modifying and executing a content strategy to deliver on business objectives.
- Knowledge of SEO to understand and identify customer needs for optimising content.
- Proficiency in channel management, including website and paid social media campaign management
- A passion for measuring and analysing the effectiveness of content marketing efforts across our channels.
- A drive to achieve outcomes, motivated by results and goals.
To view the full position description for this opportunity, please click here.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
So, what's in it for you? Well, as well as working for an exciting organisation that embraces diversity and has a culture built on trust and valuing individual contributions, you will be joining at a pivotal time in the development of Discover Auckland as we seek to enhance Auckland’s events experience. Additionally, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible working
- Being part of a team of dedicated and respected experts who share a passion for making a difference
- Contributing to Auckland's growth and development by ensuring the right outcomes are achieved for the region
- An ever-growing availability of discounts and partnership benefits. For a snapshot of these please click here: Benefits
Tono mo te mahi/To Apply
If you have a genuine desire to be part of the journey in creating a wonderful experience and positive outcomes for Auckland, then please apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter expressing your interest!
All applications must be made online and please provide a cover letter. If you require assistance or support through the application process, please contact us at recruitment@aucklandunlimited.com.
Applications close Friday, 12 June 2026
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Tātaki Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Unlimited terms and conditions.